Harris County DA Devon Anderson warns of scam phone call you may receive

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Harris County DA Devon Anderson is warning citizens about a scam being done by people claiming to be from her office.

According to Anderson, criminals claiming to be members of the DA's check fraud division are randomly calling people, telling them they have a bounced check and need to pay the fine with a credit card or risk being arrested.

"Criminals will use any method necessary to steal your credit card information, including impersonating law enforcement personnel," said Anderson in a press release. "Our office will not call you and ask for your credit card information. Never give out your credit card or personal information to anyone who calls asking for it. If you think you are a victim of this scam, please come forward so we can help you and catch the criminals responsible."

According to the DA's office, if someone has a check delinquency, they'll get a letter instructing them to make a payment by cashier's check or money order to the Harris County Restitution Program.

If you think you are a victim of this scam, please call the Harris County District Attorney's Office at 713-755-5800.